Plate 27: Christ Crucified: From Portfolio "Spanish Colonial Designs of New Mexico"

1935/1942

American 20th Century

Associated Names
This is a painting of a crucifix. The image depicts a stylized representation of a crucifix, where a figure is shown with distinctive red and brown body markings, emphasizing the ribs and chest, as well as the joints and limbs in a simplified manner. The figure's expressions and the cross itself are rendered in bold, graphic lines with contrasting colors, such as red, brown, and black. The piece has a somewhat abstract quality due to its use of sharp lines and striking patterns within the figure's body.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    screenprint on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 35.6 x 28 cm (14 x 11 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.18062


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q64535528

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